Study for "The Death of Major Peirson": Two Dead Figures 1782 - 1783

"Study for "The Death of Major Peirson": Two Dead Figures" is a graphite drawing on paper by the American artist John Singleton Copley. It was created between 1782 and 1783, and is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. This preparatory drawing depicts two figures in a death-like pose, likely a study for Copley's famous painting, "The Death of Major Peirson". The drawing, with its rough lines and simple composition, demonstrates Copley's meticulous process of creating a final work. This artwork is valuable to art historians and viewers as it offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process.